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Kelly Al-Yamani: Muslims and Family Disowns

kelly al-yamani: It can also be a trying time for people who are new to the faith, according to CBC. Windsor Muslims prepare for start of Ramadan Originally from Florida, Kelly Al-Yamani became Muslim in 2006 and understands the challenges new Muslims face. Starting Saturday, observant Muslims will abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Sometimes they are isolated, she said. Either their family disowns them or they've moved here from another city and they don't have that support. They don't have the support from their family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.